Lawyer
Resume:
RYAN JONTI KRUG
Toronto, Ontario
M6C 2V6
*******@*****.***
Profile
Ambitious, committed, hard-working lawyer looking to establish myself within a dynamic organization whereby my drive, passion and analytical legal thinking can be best utilized to enhance the organization’s objectives. I am a detail oriented person who always seeks to gain an in depth understanding of the issues at hand in order to find appropriate solutions. By nature, I am a collaborative person who works well with both peers and managers. My strong work ethic and integrity coupled with my driven nature make me a strong asset to any organization. Experience
International Travel (July 2018 – July 2019):
• Travelled both independently and with a diverse and multi-cultural group through 8 different countries over 13 months including Israel, Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic, Germany, The Netherlands, England and Canada.
• Expanded economic and cultural views which has contributed to my overall maturity, growth and development as a young professional.
• Exercised extensive problem-solving and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Participated in bucket-list experiences.
Lippy’s Everything Office (Pty) Ltd – Operations Manager - Furniture Division (November 2017 – June 2018):
• Restructuring the division and implementing processes and procedures with the goal of improving division efficiency, scalability and increasing its bottom line.
• Planning and executing of the division’s annual financial budget.
• Oversaw a staff of 5 people.
• Driving sales team to push sales and aggressively expand awareness of the division.
• Regular communication and negotiations with suppliers in placing orders and negotiating rebates and pricing.
• Planning and organizing distribution of orders to customers with fleet manager on a regular basis.
• Planning and execution of quarterly stock takes.
• Regular interaction with marketing and IT department in running promotions and executing marketing strategies to grow the division.
• Presenting regularly to the Holding Company’s Executive Committee on business/commercial related topics. Cash Services Africa (Pty) Ltd- Manager - Legal and Product Development (April 2017 – August 2017):
• Research and product development in the VAT reclamation field.
• Oversight for all legal and compliance matters.
• Establishment of claims processing center.
KWA Attorneys– Candidate Attorney (March 2015 – March 2017):
• Articled clerk in the commercial litigation department.
• Commercial: Insolvency Law, Liquidations of Companies, Enquiries as per the Companies Act and Insolvency Act, drafting of various commercial contracts and debt collection. 2
• Litigation: Consultation with clients and legal counsel, drafting of letters, drafting and issuing of summons – particulars of claim, pleadings, notices and briefs. Appearances in motion court (opposed and unopposed), Assisted counsel in High Court trials and Urgent Applications. Drafted Bills of Costs for taxation in both High Court and Magistrate’s Court. Community Work- Soweto Campus Law Clinic (February 2014 – June 2014):
• Assisted previously disadvantaged and financially indigent individuals with their legal matters on a pro bono basis while completing legal studies.
Education
2019 – Present: Registered as a candidate with the NCA, Federation of Law Societies of Canada, for the purposes of converting my civil law degree to be recognized in a common law jurisdiction within Canada. 2017 – Admitted as an attorney of the High Court of South Africa. 2016 – Passed the attorneys admission exams.
2013-2014 – University of Johannesburg- LLB.
2010-2012 – University of Johannesburg- Bachelor of Commerce (LAW). 2009 – Graduated from King David High School Linksfield. Achievements & Interests
• Maccabi Sportsman of the year 2007 and 2009.
• Participated in the 18th Maccabiah games in Israel. Vice-Captain and gold medalist.
• Captain of first cricket team.
• Avid sports fan and athlete.
• Global traveler.
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